A speaking likeness!
Subject(s): Democratic Party (U.S.), Free trade, Handkerchiefs, Parker, Alton B. (Alton Brooks), 1852-1926, Portraits, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Silver question
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Dame Democracy is startled when President Roosevelt shows her the portrait he painted as he holds a “letter of acceptance—a party that has no policy.” The likeness features a frame that reads, “Without policy or principle—the Democracy 1904.” In the portrait, Dame Democracy wears a “dire menace” hat, has “free trade” and “free silver” hair, and wears a “Parker fichu.” At the bottom of the picture is a sign: “Political portraits painted while you wait. T. Roosevelt.” Caption: Dame Democracy (the day after the letter came out)—Oh Theodore! How you do flatter me!!
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
A speaking likeness!. [August 1, 1904]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302567. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. A speaking likeness!. [1 Aug. 1904]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302567.
APA:
Unknown.: , [1904, August 1]. A speaking likeness!. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302567.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
